I came across these pictures when sorting my online photo album. They popped up together and it's hilarious how the facial expression is the exact same! 26 years apart, I have a mini-me.

So, we've redesigned and renamed the blog. Jack is no longer a baby - quite the toddler now. We are going to do better in 2010 at staying up on the blog posts and letting all of our family and friends know what is going on in our lives. So, to start of - here are some random pictures to catch up from Christmas and whatnot.

 
Stacey got a fancy new haircut and some stylish new glasses around the New Year. And Jack has grown into a little camera-monger.  He hardly lets us take pictures because he just wants to have the camera in his hands at all times.

We received a fancy new Flip video camera for Christmas. This should not only improve the quality of the videos we post, but more importantly, the frequency!

And let's be honest - pictures can't contain the story of Jack anymore. Sure, we'll still take them (when he isn't looking - because he just wants to play with the camera). But there is so much to hear and experience with him every day that you just have to see the action to believe it.

So, here's to 2010 - the year of more posts and plenty of videos!

Whelp, another few months have passed, and our Little Man is keeping busy. He'll be 16 months old next week - wild! So here are some photos to recap his life in Muncie:

Believe it or not, I'm actually posting before another three months has passed. With the changing seasons comes lots of outside fun and great pictures.

But first, another "first" in Jack's life. His first Haircut! Now, given that he has to contend with genetics, he's still struggling to get a full head of hair - but on the back side of his head, he is pulling off a Ben Franklin look quite well. So, we decided to give him a bit of a trim.

At the behest of one Stephanie Smith (and my conscience), we've got a blog post here.

Life has been crazy, busy, and crazy. I guess that's what happens with a one-year-old.

So, here are some photos to tide everybody over until the next month passes and I haven't posted again.





Jack LOVES to play tug-o-war with daisy. He laughs and laughs - and for now, she wins every time.





Mama Bouse and her baby boy. We love the Colts.



Jack (and Stacey's) first balloon flight.



One of Jack's first bouts with spaghetti. He's a crazy eater.


And a crazy face-maker.



But he has started to love trucks. And even makes the appropriate vrooming noises. He's all boy.

And then it was show time - time to dive into the cake!











Thanks to everyone who came and joined the celebration. Thanks for the gifts, the love, and the support through the first year. Here's to many more!